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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Department of Housing to consolidate and streamline Hawaii's housing efforts, which are currently spread across multiple state agencies and have led to inefficiencies. The new department will be headed by a Director of Housing and will encompass the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (OPSD), and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) for administrative purposes. The bill also reassigns the Director of Housing to replace the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism on the HCDA and clarifies the responsibilities of the new department, including planning, policy development, community revitalization, and ensuring compliance with housing-related laws and agreements. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Re-Referred to HOU/EDT, WAM. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2188&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2188_.HTM |
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